Firmware
Galaxy A52 5G One UI 5.1 update expanding on T-Mobile, Sprint, and MetroPCS network in the US
Last week, the carrier-locked variant of Galaxy A52 5G got the One UI 5.1 update in the US. The update was available only on two carriers, including Spectrum Mobile and Xfinity Mobile. At the same time, the same update was previously available for Galaxy A52 5G outside the US. Now the company is expanding the update to more carriers, including T-Mobile, Metro PCS and Sprint. It is expected that the update will soon be available on the remaining networks.
Users who own Galaxy A52 5G’s carrier-locked variant, which is affiliated with the networks mentioned above, can easily identify the latest update by its firmware version number A526USQU7EWB4. The update also includes a one-month older security patch in the form of February 2023, and it includes several fixes that improve the overall security of the device.
One UI 5.1 brings several new features and improvements to the device
The One UI 5.1 is the upgrade of Samsung’s software skin; it brings several new features which will improve several aspects of the device, including the Camera, Gallery, Multitasking, Modes and Routines, weather, Samsund internet etc. There are some additional features that have also been introduced under the latest skin, like a new battery widget, which indicates the battery level of all devices which are connected to your smartphone as well; now you can easily change the locations of screenshots and screen recording and save them in your desired folder.
Galaxy A52 5G
The Galaxy A52 5G was launched back in 2021 and came with Android 11 on board. Later, the device received two more Android updates sequentially, and currently, it is running on Android 13 and which is why it is eligible for One UI 5.1. Being a two-year-old phone, it is now eligible for one more Android update in the future. The device will also get new minor updates in the form of security patches for a minimum next two years.
Android 15
Android 15 Beta 1.2 Out with Crucial Fixes
Google has started developing its next big iteration, Android 15. To prepare it for the Android device, the company has already started rolling out the beta updates. Earlier this month, the company rolled out the beta 1 update, which introduced a plethora of new features. However, being a beta update, it comes with a lot of bugs, so to fix them, it introduced the next beta 1.1 update, which fixed a crucial NFC bug. Now that it has brought a new update in the form of the beta 1.2 update, it is also coming with a lot of new bug fixes.
What’s new with the Android 15 beta 1.2 update?
Google has officially announced that the company will roll out the new Android 15 beta 2.1 update, which will provide several new fixes related to the freeze display, fix a system performance issue, resolve a system setting crash when trying to add a fingerprint, and many more. Check out the official changelog below.
Android 15 beta 1.2 update changelog
This minor update to Android 15 Beta 1 includes the following fixes:
- I fixed an issue that sometimes caused apps to freeze and display an “Application Not Responding” message. (Issue #328865524)
- Fixed a system performance issue that caused excessive battery drain in some cases. (Issue #335718464, Issue #335188185)
- Fixed an issue that caused the system Settings app to crash when trying to add a fingerprint. (Issue #334035378, Issue #335481930)
- Fixed an issue that prevented the system back gesture from working in some cases. (Issue #331303569, Issue #334738577)
- Fixed an issue that could cause the screen to flicker repeatedly. (Issue #325555461)
The latest beta update is now live for all the eligible Pixel devices; more specifically, it has started rolling out to the Pixel 6 or nearby devices. The latest update is coming with the firmware version number AP31.240322.027. The latest update is coming with the same April 2024 security patch that has already arrived with previous updates. To check for the new version, you just need to go to the system settings, select software update, touch the system update, and tap the check for updates button. You may have to tap the button more than once to trigger the download, but if all this fails, then you can also manually install the update via official factory image files.
Firmware
Samsung serves April 2024 security update for the Galaxy M33 5G and Galaxy A23 5G
We are now at the end of April, but Samsung is still expanding the monthly update for the devices, even though it has rapidly distributed the update to almost all of them. This is due to server limitations, and now the company is rolling out the update for the Galaxy M33 5G and Galaxy A23 5G.
Notably, the Galaxy M33 5G and Galaxy A23 5G are getting an April 2024 security patch update with the firmware version numbers M336BXXS7DXD1 and A236BXXU5DXD6, respectively. With the latest update, these devices don’t get any significant changes but will enhance their security.
For your information, the April 2024 security patch update provides more than 40 fixes, whereas Google has added 27 fixes that address issues related to the Android OS. Meanwhile, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that will improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
You can check for the latest update by going to the system software update via system settings. The April 2024 update will protect users against external threats that can harm important data and provide a seamless experience while using any feature.
If you haven’t received the update on your devices yet, then you should have to wait some more time. Sometimes it takes time to provide every unit of the device. However, once the update becomes available.
Firmware
Samsung expands 4G LTE TDD band support to several Galaxy A series in Europe
Samsung has recently introduced a new software update for multiple devices; however, initially it was spotted on the high-end devices belonging to the Galaxy S series and Galaxy Z series. Now, with the latest development, the company has started rolling out the update to several Galaxy A series devices.
According to the information, Samsung has made a significant software update live for the Galaxy A55, Galaxy A35, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A25, Galaxy A15 5G, and A15 4G. It is worth noting that the update has been detected in the European region and is expected to be limited to that only.
According to the latest update, the device will now support the 4G TDD band. However, Samsung has not provided any details about how this feature will benefit Galaxy device users. Based on my observations, it appears that the update will enhance stability and speed on the 4G network.
Here’s the build Numbers:
- Galaxy A55 5G – A556BXXU1AXC4
- Galaxy A35 5G – A356BXXU1AXBB
- Galaxy A34 5G – A346BXXU6BXD2
- Galaxy A25 5G – A256BXXU1AXC8
- Galaxy A15 5G – A156BXXU1AXC4
- Galaxy A15 4G – A155FXXU1AXC4
The company has stated that devices purchased in Germany and used in other countries, such as Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, will not function in the 4G TDD band.
If you are using any of the above-mentioned smartphones in Europe, then you should start getting new updates. To install them on your device, simply go to the software update menu via the system settings, wait for the update, and then hide the download button that appears.